Submit Comments to Stop EPA from Expanding Clean Water Act Authority

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

From the Florida Cattlemen’s Association: The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently proposed an expansion of their federal authority over “waters of the U.S.” The agencies have proposed to redefine the definition of “Waters of the United States,” and that new definition would require cattle ranchers to get the permission of the federal government anytime …

Congress ask USDA to Drop COOL if WTO Sides with Canada and Mexico

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock, Pork

Food Safety News reports if the World Trade Organization sides with Canada and Mexico on country of origin labeling, Congress members request USDA to drop the rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Impact of Russia-EU Pork Impasse Felt Across the Globe

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Russia’s suspension of pork imports from the European Union has now lasted more than six months. The Russian market, which is traditionally the largest destination for EU pork exports, closed on January 30 due to findings of African swine fever (ASF) in EU member states Lithuania and Poland. Joe Schuele has the story on how this is affecting the global …

Negotiators Urged to Leave Two Countries Out of TPP

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

140 members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged the White House this week to pursue a Trans Pacific Partnership leaving out Japan and Canada. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

Alabama Cattlemen to Hold Meeting in Auburn

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they are looking forward to next week’s board meeting as this one will take place in a different location allowing their board members to actually see some things they wouldn’t on a regular basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Florida Beef Council Receives Federation Grants

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Trying to make beef checkoff dollars stretch to conduct various promotions and programs is hard. But Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes says they received great news last week as a few extra dollars will be coming to them to help out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …

Georgia Holding another Beef 101 Tour

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

We’ve talked before how the Georgia Beef Board has worked to stretch beef checkoff dollars as much as possible. Suzanne Bentley says they were actually able to stretch grant dollars they received from the Federation of State Beef Councils to put on another Beef 101 tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Top 16 Restaurants Are Sizzling in Alabama’s Best Steak Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: Exciting news today as the Alabama’s Best Steak competition has been narrowed to the “Sizzling 16”. The four restaurants receiving the most votes in the four regions were announced by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and Beef Checkoff program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …

AVMA Updates Sow Housing Resolution

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The American Veterinary Medical Association recently passed a resolution to update its policy on sow housing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Milk Producers Concerned with Trade Barriers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

The National Milk Producers Federation accused the European Union at a recent senate trade subcommittee hearing of cutting deals with South Korea and others to keep out U.S. goods with geographical names like those the Europeans use on cheese and wine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …